Harbor Island
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina

Harbor Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Beaufort County, South Carolina, with 209 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fripp Island, 6.6 miles SW.
- 209residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 204 / sq mipopulation density
- 29920ZIP code
About Harbor Island
Harbor Island is a small residential barrier island located 14 miles (22 km) east of Beaufort, South Carolina. It is one of the Carolina Sea Islands. Most of the island is tidal marsh, though approximately 800 acres (3.2 km2) of upland acreage exists on the northeastern portions. The residential portion of the island was listed as a census-designated place in the 2020 census, with a population of 209. The island is served by U.S. Route 21 (US 21), the only vehicular access route to the island and other nearby islands.
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Living in Harbor Island
- Median household income
- $105,425
- Median home value
- $366,100
- Median age
- 69.6
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Harbor Island had 209 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 209 |
|---|---|
| Density | 204 per sq mi (79 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harbor Island at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Beaufort County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 209 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.02 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4061° N, 80.4354° W |
| ZIP code | 29920 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4532172 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harbor Island
- Fripp Island6.6 mi SW
- Edisto Beach9.6 mi NE
- Port Royal15.8 mi W
- Beaufort16.8 mi W
- Burton17.9 mi W
- Dale18.6 mi NW
- Shell Point18.7 mi W
- Seabrook Island19.4 mi NE
- Rockville19.5 mi NE
- Lobeco20.2 mi NW
- Seabrook20.7 mi NW
- Laurel Bay20.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Harbor Island
What county is Harbor Island in?
Harbor Island is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Harbor Island, SC?
209 people lived in Harbor Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Harbor Island, SC?
The ZIP code of Harbor Island is 29920.
What is the elevation of Harbor Island?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Harbor Island?
Fripp Island (6.6 mi), Edisto Beach (9.6 mi), Port Royal (15.8 mi), Beaufort (16.8 mi), Burton (17.9 mi).
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